U.S. Dept. of Labor code 51-9021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Set up, operate, or tend machines to crush, grind, or polish materials, such as coal, glass, grain, stone, food, or rubber.

What this job is about

Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of crushing and grinding machinery.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Observe equipment operation
Monitor machinery to ensure smooth flow and detect malfunctions.
2
Clean and maintain equipment
Use hand tools to clean and adjust machinery for optimal performance.
3
Weigh and measure materials
Regularly check materials to ensure they meet production specifications.
4
Record operational data
Document data from production processes on specified forms.
5
Reject defective products
Identify and remove non-conforming products while adjusting equipment as needed.

Tools used in this work

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordSAP software

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.